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| Presented by Dr Steve Purdy, Director of the Camelid Studies Program at U Mass |
Fecal Testing Seminar
Learn the benefits of performing your own tests and then learn how to test your alpacas and llamas for parasites yourself!
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This hands-on event is focused on testing for internal parasites in alpacas & llamas. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct fecal parasite tests and use a centrifuge & microscope to identify fecal parasites.
- Other topics may include (if time permits)
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of intestinal parasites in alpacas & llamas
- Learn the benefits of performing your own tests and then learn how to test your alpacas and llamas for parasites yourself!
- Take advantage of a pre-buy opportunity to buy equipment now and get DISCOUNTS when we deliver or ship to the seminars.
Agenda:
- Parasite control
- Break for lunch (provided)
- Parasite diagnosis
- Hands-on lab
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF Steve Purdy, DVM
Steve Purdy, DVM
Steve Purdy received his DVM degree in 1981 from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Dr. Purdy is Associate Professor of Veterinary Education, Director of Camelid Studies, and Director of the Fund for Education and Research in Large Animal Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is also the director of the Camelid Reproduction Center at UMass Amherst. Dr. Purdy is very interested in the preventive medicine aspect of the management of camelids. His special interests include reproduction, neonatal care, nutrition, and infectious diseases. He emphasizes a hands on practical approach to caring for livestock, while keeping their environment as stress free and natural as possible. Dr. Purdy is committed to teaching practical large animal subjects to undergraduate and graduate students, and to helping undergraduate students gain admittance to veterinary school for a career as a large animal vet. He is involved in practical research and educational projects which promote improvement of camelid health.
Light Livestock Equipment & Supply supports Dr Purdy and the NUNOA Project.
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Hi Jay,
As you know, we sponsored this seminar at our farm, over a year ago. I have personally saved thousands of dollars, not to mention lives, due to the extensive knowledge and education shared by Dr. Purdy!
This past week an area farm was struck with disastrous parasite infestation upon the arrival of another herd. Because of this seminar and the one on one education provided, I was able to review over 100+ slides, identify parasites, and medicate appropriately.
Even though one may plan to always send the samples to their vets for identification and treatment, there may be times when one's vet is not available and the clock is ticking. I cannot speak strong enough about the need for camelid owners to have the skill to identify parasites on their farms.
A heart felt thank you for offering this seminar thus helping to ensure the health and safety of this wonderful animal.
~~Pam Pullins
Sweet Home ALApaca
Blountsville, AL
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Cancellation Policy:
If a cancellation is received 30 days prior to the event tuition paid will be applied toward a future AVA seminar. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will result in the forfeiture of the tuition as expenses have been incurred and potential attendees may have been turned away. Thank you for your understanding. |
For More information, contact:
Ausable Valley Alpacas
Jay & Julie Ward
57 Howard Heights Ln
Jay, NY 12941
Toll Free: (866)999-AVA1(2821)
info@lightlivestockequipment.com
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